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Mumbai faces heavy rain warning: Indian Meteorological Department issues 'orange alert' following nightly showers, with these locations at heightened risk

Heavy Downpour Wreaks Havoc in Mumbai: Traditionally drier regions such as Andheri (33 mm), Mumbai Central (30 mm), and Borivali (28 mm) find themselves drenched. Areas like Worli (26 mm), BKC (25 mm), Versova (23 mm), and Dindoshi (22 mm) experienced persistent rainfall as well.

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Torrential Downpour Warnings Issued for Mumbai; Current Weather Report for Mumbai Today:...
Torrential Downpour Warnings Issued for Mumbai; Current Weather Report for Mumbai Today: Traditionally drier zones such as Andheri (33 mm), Mumbai Central (30 mm), and Borivali (28 mm) experienced heavy rainfall. Worli (26 mm), Business Bay (BKC) (25 mm), Versova (23 mm), and Dindoshi (22 mm) also encountered persistent rain showers.

Mumbai faces heavy rain warning: Indian Meteorological Department issues 'orange alert' following nightly showers, with these locations at heightened risk

Unleashed: Mumbai Drenched as Monsoon Barrels Through; Understand the Weather Chaos Ahead

Got your umbrella ready, Mumbaikar? Here's the lowdown on the monsoon mayhem engulfing your city.

The Deluge Descends: Mumbai's Watery Nightmare Continues

Wake up to flooded streets, disrupted commutes, and submerged vehicles – that's Mumbai for you during monsoon season. The city braced for an onslaught of the wet stuff, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for heavy rainfall for today and surrounding areas such as Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.

In case you missed it, Fort received a whopping 74mm, followed by Bandra (62mm), Malabar Hill (60mm), and Lower Parel (58mm), according to the IMD's numbers. Haji Ali, Matunga, Grant Road, Santacruz, Dadar, Andheri, Mumbai Central, Borivali, Worli, BKC, Versova, and Dindoshi also saw significant rainfall, with Andheri recording 33mm, Mumbai Central 30mm, and Borivali 28mm. Even areas generally spared during downpours were not immune to the deluge.

Visualizing the Storm: A Drizzly Shot of Life Disrupted

Monsoon's early arrival has put a damper on Mumbai's day-to-day activities. Already, waterlogging has been reported in various localities, forcing disaster response teams to stand by and urging citizens to stay vigilant, especially in low-lying or flood-prone zones.

The Rain Keeps Coming: Here's the Plan for the Week

If you thought the rain would let up, think again. IMD's seven-day forecast points to persistent cloudy skies and showers. Here's what to expect after today:

  • Tomorrow (June 17): Much of the same – expect heavy rain and cloudy skies, but for slightly lesser severity than today.
  • From June 18: Rain continues intermittently, but no fresh alerts have been issued as of yet.

As of now, Fort, Bandra, Malabar Hill, Lower Parel, Matunga, Haji Ali, are under close monitoring for potential waterlogging.

Be Prepared: Safety First during Mumbai's Monsoon Melee

Residents are advised to steer clear of non-essential travel and keep tabs on updates and advisories from local authorities. Trust us, you wouldn't want to get caught in the chaos – or the rain!

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1 Source:IMD2 Source:India Today3 Source:ANI News4 Source:India Weather Portal5 Source:The Hindu

Despite the ongoing citywide floods and disrupted commutes, the financial market in Mumbai continues its usual operations, albeit with some alterations due to the weather conditions. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall throughout the week, which could potentially impact Defi and traditional finance sectors due to potential power outages or network disruptions. It's essential to keep weather-forecasting updates in mind while navigating both physical and digital market spaces during the monsoon season.

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